Makayla O.

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Makayla's Research

Questions:
9. Analyze Central York's AUP and handbook. What are the rules and punishments related to cyberbullying?
10. What are some ways that cyberbullying affects teens- both physically and mentally?
11. What are some ways that teens should address cyberbullying?
12. What are some ways cyberbullying can be prevented?

Our case study is: Megan Meier

Sources:
Mann, Denise. "Study Shows Mental and Physical Impact of Cyberbullying on Victims and Bullies." WebMD. 2010. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. <http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20100706/emotional-troubles-for-cyberbullies-and-victims>.
  • There have been reports of trouble getting along with peers, emotional, concentration, and behavior issues in those who are victims of cyber bullying. (10)
  • Some physical effects include constant headaches, recurrent stomach pain, and trouble sleeping. (10)
  • One out of every four cyber bullying victims said they felt unsafe at school. (10)


CYHS handbook
  • Central York's AUP and handbook classifies cyber bullying as posting inappropriate information about a certain person on the Internet or harassing them through any digital format such as text messaging. (9)
  • As far as punishment goes the handbook doesn't have any set punishments but states that it will not tolerate the action. (9)


"Cyberbullying." KidsHealth. Nemours. Web. 13 Apr. 2012. <http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/cyberbullying.html#>.
  • Severer or chronic cyber bullying can lead to anxiety, depression, and other stress related disorders. (10)
  • In some of the more extreme cases teens can resort to suicide. (10)
  • Have changes in mood, behavior, and appetite. (10)
  • May withdraw from friends and family (10)

Bowman, R.J. "What Can Teens Do About Cyberbullying?" EHow. Web. 13 Apr. 2012. <http://www.ehow.com/way_5594599_can-teens-do-cyberbullying_.html>.
  • Cyber bullying can be prevented by teens by making sure private information is not available on public places on the internet (12)
  • One can prevent cyber bullying by reporting people who are attacking them are another person (12)
  • When someone is being cyber bullied they should walk away from the computer and think things through before acting out of fear or anger (11)
  • When being cyber bullied people can say things online that they usually wouldn't say to that person face-to-face (11)
  • If a friend is cyber bullying one should say they are being immature and make sure to show that they are not impressed (11)


Robinson, Lawrence, and Jeanne Segal. "Dealing with Bullying and Cyber-bullying TIPS FOR KIDS, TEENS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS."HELPGUIDE.org. Web. 16 Apr. 2012. <http://www.helpguide.org/mental/bullying.htm>.
  • One way to deal with cyber bullying is to not respond to the bully's messages (11)
  • One should document the bullying (11)
  • If things get really bad a solution can be to block the bully (11)
  • Cyber-bullying/ bullying can make one feel ashamed, isolated, hurt, angry, hopeless, helpless, guilty, and even suicidal.(10)
  • Some physical effects of bullying are and increased chance of mental disorders such as anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, or adult onset PTSD (post-traumatic-stress-disorder). (10)
  • Teens who are bullied are more likely to miss, skip, or drop out of school in an attempt to avoid it. (10)


"Tina's Biography." Megan Meier Foundation. Web. 16 Apr. 2012. <http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/tinasBiography.php>.
  • Megan hung herself on October 16, 2006 and died on October 17, 2006
  • She died at thirteen, just weeks away from her birthday
  • Josh Evans, sixteen, was the name of the boy who contacted her about five weeks prior to her death
  • They communicated through MySpace
  • Tina had given Megan many restrictions on MySpace and kept a watchful eye on her daughter
  • Her suicide was brought on by an argument with Josh and the torment of the other people who joined in on the cyber-bullying that day (calling her a slut and fat ass)
  • Six weeks after the death of her daughter, Tina was told that Josh never existed and that it was actually her neighbor Lori Drew, Lori's daughter, and an eight-teen year old employee who worked out of Lori's home.